What are the Flavors of Optifast Powder?

The journey toward weight loss is a long and difficult road. For many, overeating has become so ingrained in daily life that it is impossible to break the habit. Optifast is a meal-replacement program for weight loss or weight maintenance. Relying on meal replacement bars, shakes and soups, Optifast offers several options and flavors for those struggling with weight loss.

Purpose

• Optifast is a weight-loss program that focuses on nutritionally complete meal-replacement formulas that replace a few or all of your meals. Each portion of Optifast powder is individually packaged, allowing for portion control and eliminating the opportunity for overindulgence. Preparation requires mixing the powders with zero-calorie liquids. Optifast claims to rely on the power of "stimuli narrowing." Essentially that means if you consume the same textures and flavors continuously, you eventually lose the overwhelming desire to eat. Optifast uses this theory to break people of their habits to overeat.

Optifast 800 Powder

• With five servings, Optifast 800 Powders provide 100 percent of the Daily Value for 24 key vitamins and minerals. Each packet of powder contains 160 calories, 14 grams of protein, 20 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fat and 230 milligrams of sodium. The Optifast 800 Powders are available in three flavors: chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. Mix the powder with a noncaloric beverage, such as water, and drink.

Optifast HP Powder

• Optifast HP powders are similar to the 800 powders, as they both are intended to be a meal-replacement product. However, the HP Powders are intended for use by patients before and after weight-loss surgery. The Optifast HP formula has 200 calories, 26 grams of protein, 10 grams of carbohydrates, 6 grams of fat and 480 milligrams of sodium. These powders also contain less than 1 gram of lactose, making them ideal for lactose-sensitive consumers. The Optifast HP Powders come in two flavors: chocolate and vanilla.

Optifast 800 Soup Powder

• Optifast also offers soup powders, for people who prefer a hot meal-replacement option. Add one packet of soup powder to hot water and stir to dissolve it. Or you can add one packet of powder to cold water, stir it thoroughly and heat it on the stove or in the microwave until it is warm. Optifast 800 Soup packets contain 160 calories, 14 grams of protein, 19 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fat and 600 milligrams of sodium. Two soup flavors are available: tomato and chicken.

Considerations

• In addition to your daily recommendations of Optifast products, it is important to drink at least 2 liters of water every day. As you begin your weight loss program, slowly add light exercise to your routine. Before starting the Optifast or any weight-loss program, it is important to speak with your physician regarding any health concerns.